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  • $970,400

    56 Kensington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

    4beds
    4baths
    2,026sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1899
    1,999 Square Feet Lot
    $970,400 Zestimate®
    $479/sqft
    $4,198 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $970,400

    $902,000 - $1.05M

    $4,198/mo

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    What's special

    Sought after Victorian home comes to market in the highly desirable McGinley Square neighborhood. Located on the historic Kensington Avenue the characteristics of this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home include a spacious floor plan, high ceilings, and large bedrooms. The first-floor highlights include a large living room plus separate dining and kitchen area with generous countertop space. As an added bonus the first floor also has a flex room with a full bathroom and access to the backyard. The second floor has bright and airy bedrooms with two full bathrooms. The full basement has a separate entrance, perfect for converting this space to a guest room or an in-law suite. Additional features include SS kitchen appliances, laundry room with washer & dryer, back yard with pavers, and 2 car parking! Close proximity to major development, near major transportation with the bus to NYC and Journal Square PATH just a block away. Also near Lincoln Park, food, coffee & dining, St Peters College, and more. Endless possibilities await you to make this the home of your dreams!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    Features
    • Basement: Full, Walk-Out
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,026 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1,999 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0616602000000040

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    Condition
    • Year built: 1899

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Jersey City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $479/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $685,000
    • Annual tax amount: $15,296

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/3/2019Sold$673,000-7.7%$332/sqft
    Source: HCMLS #190008871 Report a problem
    1/16/2019Listed for sale$729,000-8.3%$360/sqft
    Source: REDFIN CORPORATION #190000964 Report a problem
    12/1/2018Listing removed$795,000$392/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jersey City Office #180008454 Report a problem
    6/19/2018Price change$795,000-3.6%$392/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jersey City Office #180008454 Report a problem
    5/8/2018Listed for sale$825,000+385.3%$407/sqft
    Source: COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE #180008454 Report a problem
    3/10/2000Sold$170,000+115.2%$84/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/29/1998Sold$79,000$39/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,296 $685,000
    2024$15,296 -0.6%$685,000
    2023$15,392 +43.3%$685,000
    2022$10,737 $685,000
    2021$10,737 +52.8%$685,000
    2020$7,028 +3.6%$685,000 +44.9%
    2019$6,782 -19.4%$472,600
    2018$8,416 +1.3%$472,600 +325.4%
    2017$8,306 +3%$111,100
    2016$8,063 -2.4%$111,100
    2015$8,259 -0.4%$111,100
    2014$8,295 +3.9%$111,100
    2013$7,981 +2.5%$111,100
    2012$7,786 +1.5%$111,100
    2011$7,669 $111,100
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    Neighborhood: McGinley Square

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